When The Dog Bites

I recently discovered Design Public. Here are a few things that are on my wish list. They offer some amazing items for the home.

Thanks Kottke for this post:

I think it's perfectly OK for John McCain and Barack Obama to say that the US is wasting the lives of the American troops that have been killed in Iraq. In the ignoble pursuit of politics, people are penalized for telling the truth, or at least for telling their honest opinions. Words are twisted by the media and opponents to take on other meanings. In this case, we're supposed to be outraged for McCain and Obama suggesting that those who have chosen to serve in the armed forces are wasting their lives. Does anyone honestly believe that either of these two guys really meant to say that?

Finito

These Things Are Everywhere

From decor8:
I can't believe how huge wall decals are right now. Each week I'm coming across more companies that specialize in these vinyl works of art, and I'm constantly amazed by how some really look like actual hand-painted wall murals. I found Apple Pie Design for the first time last night, and had to share.

By the way, our bedroom is FINALLY DONE! I will post pictures soon - you won't believe how beautiful my new artwork looks.

I'm Guessing My Days Are Numbered

How long do you think it will be before Alex no longer asks me to look at this website with him? He especially like to go to the puppies tab. I am a big fan of the cute or sad tab.

Bugaboo This

When we were in Chicago last weekend I saw about 50 couples pushing their child around in one of these Bugaboo strollers. They are cute and I love all the color choices but these strollers cost almost $900. Not only that, these people were shopping on Michigan avenue. Not shopping like we were shopping, they had bags with merchandise in them.

What A Relief

I have been looking forward to seeing Jake in his new movie Zodiac. Not because I thought it would be a great movie or even a good movie, but because it's Jake. I am excited to report that I actually get to see Jake and watch a good movie at the same time. Rotten Tomatoes is giving Zodiac an 86% fresh rating. I tend get a little nervous after seeing The Day After Tomorrow.

Already Making Plans

My brother e-mailed me this picture of himself on a recent ski trip he took with some friends near his home in Colorado Springs. Along with the picture came an invitation to book a flight and join them on one of their weekly outings.

Coming In At #52 - InTouch Weekly

Smartest, Prettiest, Coolest, Funniest, Most Influential, Most Necessary, Most Important, Most Essential, etc. - Here is a list of the 51 Best Magazines Ever

Too Bad They Never Had A Show

They Aren't Kidding

We are in the WINDY CITY this weekend. May be stuck here until Monday. Not a bad place to be stuck due to weather. I could handle watching the Academy Awards in a beautiful hotel room. More stories and pictures to come. Stay safe, warm and dry.

Off to the Hustle.

GAME OVER

København

Lille Hus was recently in Copenhagen, Denmark and posted a variety of pictures from her trip. The cool thing is that I recognize some of the shops she took photos of from when I was there 17 years ago. The unfortunate thing is that I was only 16 at the time and a total bitch about having to be there. It was a trip I took with my dad when he lived there and there was nothing about Copenhagen that I appreciated at the time. Seeing the pictures makes me want to go back. I love how adorable and quaint some of the photos make it seem. Plus, Danes are the happiest!

The Shirt Is Even For Sale

For those who want to match their rugs to their drapes. Awe-some. Now there's Betty Beauty "For The Hair Down There". I highly recommend the testimonials, they are hi-larious.

Words Of Wisdom

I have to say that Jim Carrey’s Celebrity Play List on iTunes is one of the best I have seen. I love what he has to say about each of the songs. Really made me think about why I love some of the songs I love, why I love music in general.

Baby Doll In Stroller - Priceless

Did You Just Call Me Fat

HAPPY FAT TUESDAY FUN FACTS
When: February 20, 2007

It's time to party it up, and ....eat. Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. It is also known as Mardi Gras Day or Shrove Day. It is a day when people eat all they want of everything and anything they want (like the King Cake or the Shamrock Shake) as the following day is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of a long fasting period for Christians. In addition to fasting, Christians also give up something special that they enjoy. So, Fat Tuesday is a celebration and the opportunity to enjoy that favorite food or snack that you give up for the long Lenten season.

Nowhere on the planet is Fat Tuesday celebrated more than on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. The day is celebrated with festivities and parades and of course much food and drink. While in New Orleans, a big tradition is in wearing Mardi Gras beads and giving them to others.

Did You Know? On Bourbon street in New Orleans, store owners coat poles and columns with Vaseline to keep wild and rowdy revelers from climbing them (and perhaps falling).

I Kind Of Have A Crush On Bucky Right Now

Badger's Are Number One

Maybe I'll Forgive NBC

I just found out the NBC will air the final episode of Studio 60 tonight. That sucks - it's the only show that I absolutely have (had) to see each week. On the up side, they do plan to run The Black Donnellys in that time slot starting next week. It is from the writers of Crash and Million Dollar Baby. I might be able to live with that.

All Before Noon On Sunday

The Departed

Little Children

Half Nelson

Organization Demonstration

I can't wait to shop at the Container Store

I Love The Smell Of PVA Glue

Thank you Busy Work for this idea. Who knew that Fabric Roller Shade Kits existed? We have needed a window shade in our kitchen forever but I really don't like the plain white ones. I can't wait to pick out the fabric. I might be spending upwards of 18 hours at Jo-Ann Fabric this weekend.

It's Kaiser, Not Amel, You Jackass

I have been given the most exciting project in the whole entire world. Find a weimaraner puppy for my dad. I agreed to do this on one condition - HE HAS TO NAME HIS DAMN DOG AMEL! For some reason, my dad thinks it is hilarious to call our dog Kaiser by the name Amel. He does it so often and so obnoxiously that Bill has taken to impersonating him and every time he gets done he says the same thing - "It's Kaiser, not Amel, you jackass". I can't wait to puppy shop. I promise I will only bring one home.

I Said Flea Market - Montgomery

You Can't Go Wrong With Children & Food

I just finished - Little Children: A Novel by Tom Perrotta.

And am currently reading Eat Pray Love:
One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia

We Saw It First

So we are staking claim. We plan to live here some day and all of you are invited for a pool party. Read all about our $1.8 Million DREAM HOUSE in Middleton, WI. And the answer to your question is "YES" we are willing to start by living in the pool house until we can afford the actual house. We figure by the time Alex is 67, we will be able to afford it. I guess this is what they mean by DREAM BIG!

Perfect Candidate - For The IL Quit Line

Robots In Disguise

Alex is totally obsessed with transformers right now. It's the only thing he plays with and when he's not playing he is on-line doing google searches for transformers. Oh, and he's also watched the movie trailer a zillion times. So naturally when I found this, I had to get it for him. Happy Valentines Day Alex! I can't wait to ask him who that is on his shirt.

...But I Know That I Am A Good Dog

Who ever came up with this commercial sure knew what the hell they were doing. Jesus!

In With The New

Reproduction of original artwork by Stella Im Hultberg

Enough Good News To Last Me Until 7 PM

Yesterday I picked up a copy of Paste magazine and discovered that Patty Griffin had a new CD coming out TODAY! Upon further investigation, I found out she is coming to Madison. She will also be the musical guest on David Letterman this Thursday, February 8.